beam

(noun) a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather. Synonyms: radio beam.

(noun) long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.

(noun) a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation. Synonyms: ray, electron beam.

(noun) a column of light (as from a beacon). Synonyms: beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation.

(noun) (nautical) breadth amidships.

(noun) the broad side of a ship. Example: "They sighted land on the port beam."

(noun) a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts. Synonyms: balance beam.

(verb) smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression.

(verb) emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light. Synonyms: shine. Examples: "The sun shone bright that day." "The fire beamed on their faces."

(verb) express with a beaming face or smile. Example: "He beamed his approval."

(verb) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television. Synonyms: air, send, broadcast, transmit. Example: "We cannot air this x-rated song."

(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink. Synonyms: glow, radiate, shine. Example: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna."

(verb) experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion. Synonyms: glow, radiate, shine. Examples: "She was beaming with joy." "Her face radiated with happiness."